Chronicling the Marshawn Lynch retirement sagaFeb 7, 2016: During the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50, Lynch tweeted a photo of a pair cleats hanging on a wire, captioned with a peace sign emoji, indicating plans to retire. The Seahawks’ official account, owner Paul Allen and current players then paid their respects to Lynch on Twitter.

April 13, 2017: Lynch reportedly begins the process of being
reinstated, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network
later reports the Seahawks have given the Raiders permission to speak with
Lynch, which would allow trade talks to begin.

April 13, 2017: Lynch reportedly begins the process of being reinstated, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network later reports the Seahawks have given the Raiders permission to speak with